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Q: Do squeaky floors mean structural damage?

• <div><p>No, squeaky floors do not always mean there is structural damage. The noise is often caused by friction from issues like loose floorboards, gaps between the subfloor and joists, or loose subflooring. While many squeaks are harmless, persistent or worsening noise could indicate a more severe problem. If you notice other signs of structural damage&mdash;such as soft or sagging floors, cracks running from the wall to the ceiling, or horizontal cracks in your foundation&mdash;it's best to have a professional inspect your floor to determine the root cause.</p></div>

Q: Where are most load-bearing walls located?

• <div><p>Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.</p></div>

Q: How do I know if cracks are structural?

• <div><p>The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.</p></div>

Q: Do structural engineers draw house plans?

• <div><p>Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They&rsquo;ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.</p></div>

Q: What is the hardest stage in building a house?

• <div><p>The early stages of building a house are harder than the later stages; laying the foundation and framing the house are two of the most challenging steps. However, it varies for everyone. Some people have difficulty installing HVAC, plumbing, and electricity, while others find it harder to plan the house and secure the necessary permits. </p></div>

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Last update on June 03, 2023

Reviewed in June 2023
AB Concrete did a fantastic job!! It was a challenging job involving very narrow access to build a large back patio. On the same project they removed pavers and stamped in a great front patio with an awesome 3ft dia compass! In addition they extended each side of our driveway with a stamped...
AB Concrete, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2022
Michael Chapman installed a tv Mount for a large rather heavy tv in my sons playroom. The safety of my child was my biggest priority as well as his considering the TVs weight. He provided great service and I am very confident in the structural integrity of the Mount.
MC-AV
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Reviewed in February 2020
Gary was prompt, personable, and ended up saving me a ton of money. Lesson learned, hire a structural engineer. Don't rely on a contractor or vendor that's job is to sell you services.
Gary J. Miller
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Reviewed in September 2019
I'm working on a large project in the Pittsburgh area. The building was previously condemned despite being in good condition. In order to remove the condemnation, the city wanted a report from an engineer to verify that it was safe to occupy. Bob came to the site when he said he would and took...
Reliable Structural Engineers LLC
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Reviewed in May 2019
A roof was constructed over the deck. Poor quality and craftsmanship. The sub contractor used lumber from the "scrap" pile at Home Depot as evidenced by the purple stripe on the spare pieces he left scattered around my yard. The structure failed inspection five times. Sub contractor also used...
Bella Construction and Development Inc
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Reviewed in April 2016
Our project was pretty unique and Bob did a fantastic job for us. He constructed an elevated parking pad for our RV with a poured concrete footer, concrete block foundation and a reinforced concrete pad that will look great and last for many, many years to come. I'm an engineer and had a...
RC Guffey Construction Company
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Reviewed in October 2015
From start to finish, everything well exceptionally well. Marshall came out to our house to discuss options for replacing our old deck (which was built with the house 21 years ago). He explained various options, and we selected the type of material and deck that we wanted. A week or so later,...
Nissi Contracting LLC
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Reviewed in October 2014
Initially I didn't know what I wanted to do so I called Jelly.s Garage Doors to get an idea what needed done and what it would cost and made an appointment with them. Matt from Jelly's arrived promptly at the appointed time and basically engineered what was required to produce the results I had...
Jelly's Garage Doors & Dumpsters
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Reviewed in October 2014
quick - friendly - professional. Be careful to review structural design thoroughly before submitting as an add-on was implemented that was not discussed prior with contractor and owner
Gerhart Engineering Company
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JL & A Structural Engineers

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Serving Sutersville, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

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"John has a heart and enjoys his work and it shows. Everything that job required john was always 1 step ahead of project fast and efficient"

Response time2 days

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Serving Sutersville, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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"Dee is a solid guy and excellent engineer. My project required him to design and create the engineering specs to navigate our town's permitting process. His thoroughness exceeded my expectations. I recommend and trust Dee on any future project."

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In business since 1988

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"Tim, is extremely Knowledgeable in his field. He showed up on time and he was pleasant and nice to work with. Tim put together drawings for a retainer wall I had built. I was very pleased with the drawing. He certified the drawing and signed off. Tim, thanks a lot. I highly recommend Tim if you need an experience Engineer that deals with retainer walls. Wanda. Langhorne, PA -Residence Customer."

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Recommended by91%of homeowners

Serving Sutersville, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

"Ed responded to our request for a structural engineer consult very quickly, and was able to come out and give us a consult within 2 hours (and on a Saturday). His assessment of the detached garage walls of a home we are about to buy provided both us and the sellers much more peace of mind in moving forward with the deal; he provided options that would likely be more permanent (which is what we wanted) and cost less to repair, and represented the objective opinion we needed. All the contractors we had talked to were just confusing and upsetting us with differing recommendations and cost estimates. We highly recommend Ed Brenkus..."

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

No, squeaky floors do not always mean there is structural damage. The noise is often caused by friction from issues like loose floorboards, gaps between the subfloor and joists, or loose subflooring. While many squeaks are harmless, persistent or worsening noise could indicate a more severe problem. If you notice other signs of structural damage—such as soft or sagging floors, cracks running from the wall to the ceiling, or horizontal cracks in your foundation—it's best to have a professional inspect your floor to determine the root cause.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

The best way to determine if ceiling cracks are structural is to hire a ceiling contractor to inspect the cracks and provide a professional opinion. That said, you might be able to make an educated guess based on the size and appearance of the crack. Larger cracks, cracks accompanied by sagging or discoloration, and cracks that travel from the ceiling down the walls are all signs of structural issues.

Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They’ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.

The early stages of building a house are harder than the later stages; laying the foundation and framing the house are two of the most challenging steps. However, it varies for everyone. Some people have difficulty installing HVAC, plumbing, and electricity, while others find it harder to plan the house and secure the necessary permits.

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